USC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18.
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The USC Trojans are 7-2 on the season after beating the now 6-2 Ohio State Buckeyes at home in a game that led to a Matt Leinart celebration afterward. Dave Portnoy was jumping for joy after USC beat his favorite team’s arch nemesis.
Coach Lincoln Riley was perhaps the biggest winner on the night as his talented team remained in College Football Playoff contention, beating a Julian Sayin-less Buckeyes team at home. He spoke to NBC Sports after the landmark win over Ryan Day’s team.
“We got a good team, I’ve said it all along, regardless of what happened tonight, I believe in our team, I believe in what we’re doing here, and tonight was a great step that way.”
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The Trojans got big games from QB Jayden Maiava, running back King Miller, and receiver Trent Mosley as their offensive strength overpowered the Buckeyes’ Matt Patricia-coordinated defense. Maiava finished with 222 yards and a touchdown through the air, Miller had 78 yards and a touchdown on the ground, and Mosley accomplished the unthinkable, besting Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith with 101 yards and a touchdown on the night.
Riley’s Trojans have been known for their offensive prowess throughout his entire tenure. Week 9’s win over the Buckeyes was extra special because of defensive coordinator Gary Patterson’s unit’s contributions.
Riley got his revenge on the doubters with the Trojans’ huge Big Ten win, cementing them as a giant of the conference. Three games remain including a doozy at Indiana in Week 11, giving Riley and his staff a golden opportunity to vault themselves into the College Football Playoff rankings.
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